Capsular Contracture After Breast Augmentation: Our Approach to Prevent Reoccurrence with Combined Total Capsulectomy and Implantation of Motiva Ergonomix® Implants

Background

Breast augmentation is the second most common aesthetic surgery worldwide. Capsular contracture, a prevalent complication which affects up to 30% of patients post-surgery, often leads to further necessary surgeries.

Objectives

This study investigates the effectiveness of total capsulectomy combined with Motiva Ergonomix® implant replacement in resolving capsular contracture and minimizing recurrence rates.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective study of 1067 patients and enrolled 51 women with capsular contracture post-breast augmentation. Patients were treated between 2014 and 2023 in a single center by three surgeons. Capsular contracture severity was graded using Baker’s classification. Surgical interventions included total capsulectomy and implant replacement, using various incision techniques and changes in implant anatomical planes. Patients were followed up for a minimum of 12 months to a maximum of 9 years.

Results

A total of 51 patients with grade III or IV capsular contracture underwent revisional surgery, involving the implantation of 102 Motiva Ergonomix® prostheses; 77 explanted implants resulted intact, 15 exhibited silicone bleeding, and 10 showed ruptured. Capsular contracture recurrence was observed in only 1.96% of cases during the follow-up period.

Conclusions

The combination of total capsulectomy and implantation of Motiva Ergonomix® implants significantly reduces the recurrence rate of capsular contracture. Despite the study's limitations, including its single-center design and a small sample size, our results suggest that this approach is a viable and effective solution to manage this common complication in breast augmentation patients. Further multicentric studies are recommended to validate these results.

Level of Evidence V

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